Crotone
Crotone is a city in southern Italy, set on the Ionian Sea in the region of Calabria. As the capital of its province, it has a population of around 61 thousand. The history of Crotone reaches back to 710 BC, when it was founded as an Achaean colony. It is known for the work of Pythagoras, who established his school here. The city is also associated with the Greek athlete Milo. Crotone enjoys a Mediterranean climate, and the best times to visit are spring and autumn, when temperatures are milder.
